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One day, one village

A day in...

Fancy a great escape in the Roya and Bévéra Valleys?

Hop on the Train of Wonders on the Nice-Tende railway line and stop in one (or more) of the villages along the way. Each one has a story to tell!

Spend a day soaking up everything it has to offer.

Breil-sur-Roya

A gem in the olive groves

Breil-sur-Roya covers a semi-circle at the foot of a rocky spur that tumbles down to a lake and terraced olive groves. It’s like being in 16th century Liguria: the colour of the render, arcade streets, sanctuaries, chapels, washhouses, communal oven and the baroque Santa Maria in Albis Church with its historical organs.

We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

Saorge

Between Heaven and Earth

The pedestrianised village of Saorge clings to the cliffside and its cobbled lanes lead up to its monastery. It’s a timeless place where you can stroll and switch off. No wonder people say it’s like a Tibetan village!

We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

La Brigue

The Valley’s best-kept secret

Wander the village’s medieval lanes: travel back in time and feast your eyes on the ruins of Château Lascaris. Don’t miss the village’s crown jewel: the little Sistine Chapel of the Alps that is Notre-Dame des Fontaines, a wonderfully colourful chapel…

We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

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